Company Overview
We are a premier North American builder of bespoke marine projects. Platinum Marine Group builds and refits world-class superyachts from 20-50m and our team of skilled tradespeople and craftspeople take pride in delivering exceptional quality and innovation. Based in Richmond, BC, our companies - including Crescent Custom Yachts and Tactical Custom Boats operate at the forefront of marine construction and refit excellence.
About the Role
We are seeking to add an experienced Project Manager to our team of mangers, to lead large-scale yacht construction projects from conceptual design through commissioning. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on marine environment and enjoys coordinating complex builds with engineering, production, and owners.
Benefits:
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, travel, and life insurance
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Modern & consistent central Metro Vancouver worksite with parking available
Why join Platinum Marine?
- You are looking for a leadership role in one of BC’s largest recreational marine groups.
- We offer competitive salary and benefits package.
- You will have the opportunity to influence operational strategy and project success.
- We work together on innovative, high-value yacht construction and refit projects.
- You will find a supportive and engaged workplace that values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
A Project Manager’s Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full lifecycle of custom yacht builds—from concept and design through construction, testing, and commissioning.
- Define project scope, create estimates, manage budgets, and track progress against key milestones.
- Maintain clear project documentation, schedules, and reporting.
- Collaborate with engineering team members to review and develop technical documentation (equipment lists, drawings, schematics, etc.).
- Assist with equipment specification and sourcing; review technical information with vendors and suppliers.
- Maintain a positive, professional relationship with yacht owners, providing regular updates and coordinating custom requests.
- Lead communication between internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment and timely delivery of work
- As necessary, be present and engaged on the production floor; understand and guide the hands-on nature of yacht construction.
- Manage long-lead procurement and budget considerations and provide regular reporting.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve construction and budget challenges proactively.
- Support and mentor engineering and production teams to achieve project goals.
Your Qualifications & Experience:
- Demonstrated & documented ability to communicate in writing and in person.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Project Management or a directly related field.
- Minimum 5+ years in a project management role with minimum of 4 direct reports/team members in this role; or minimum 5+ years experience in the marine industry or large-scale construction (yacht building experience preferred).
- Proven, tangible, and demonstrated experience managing people and processes in a complex project environment.
- Ability to read, interpret, and explain engineering plans, drawings, and schematics.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products and ideally some level of awareness and functionality with some of the following: AutoCAD, Rhino, Wrike, Google Sheets, Quickbooks) and general computer use.
- Strong leadership abilities with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams.
- Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
- Innovative, solution-oriented, and skilled at overcoming unique project challenges.
Your Work Environment:
- Office environment, with frequent project and production engagement within the industrial shipyard.
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven projects with complex priorities.
- May require overtime or weekend work during peak project phases.
- Interaction with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Only applicants who submit a résumé will be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: $130,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
